Transcultural Health Care

Whatever your practice setting–your patients, colegues, and managers will reflect the culturally rich and ethnically diverse world in which we live. The deeper your understanding of their traditions and customs, the more effective and rewarding your professional experiences will be. Noted researchers, educators, and clinicians, from a wealth of backgrounds, introduce you to 30 population groups from around the globe. Each contributor uses the Purnell 12-step model to explore a cultural group, and examine the implications of each step on the delivery of health care. Their in-depth understanding of these societies brings you personal perspectives you will find nowhere else. New to this edition

• Multiple vignettes in each culture-based chapter clearly illustrate situations and issues across the spectrum
• Three brand-new chapters:
  • Guatemalan Heritage
  • Russian Heritage
  • Thai Heritage
• An expanded focus on evidence-based practice
• Unique bonus content online at DavisPlus, including 11 additional chapters!

Purnell 12-Step ModelDiscussions of each cultural group through the Purnell 12-step model explore the following factors:

Inhabited localities, topography, and overview

Communications

Family roles and organization

Workforce issues

Biocultural ecology

High-risk behaviors

Nutrition

Pregnancy and childbearing practices

Death rituals

Spirituality

Health care practices

Health care practitioners

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